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Link for Boat Modifications! Please post yours!

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V-Boats:
Murphy67's 14ft Alumacraft Semi-V
Murphy67's Alumacraft Classic Deluxe project
wmrmurphy's 1991 16' Lund Rebel Special
Thomadgs's...

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I updated the list. If you have a project that is near completion and want it added to the master list, send me a PM. =D>

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Material Links for your conversion

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by Bugpac » 30 Jan 2010, 23:31
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All links good, enough for tonight. Finish the rest later.

Post up your special materials links and well make a complete list. Ill edit them and add...

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Metal Supermarkets
800 Atlanta South Parkway
Suite 150
Atlanta, Georgia 30349

( Forest Park area) other stores North Atlanta

Phone: (470) 615-...
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Jon boat and V boat conversions "Please read before posting"

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by Jim » 27 Jul 2007, 11:26

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Please add your Jon boat conversion in this section. The more Conversions we get, the more resourceful this will become for all new people trying to...

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Friendly reminder Guys and Gals, This section is for modification and conversion threads only , If you have a specific question about a thread posted...

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1954 12' Lifetime Aluminum Boat build

Last post by thumpism « 06 Dec 2019, 21:53
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by jpfieber » 17 Oct 2015, 20:06
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After looking through literally every build on the Link for Boat Modifications , I'm ready to start my build. Earlier this summer, after browsing the...

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Dug out a box of pix today and this one was on top of the messy pile. Very first photo! I'll look for more.

Pic of our Reynolds boat in service with...
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06 Dec 2019, 21:53
1652 Build

Last post by checkoutmyjunk « 06 Dec 2019, 13:03

by checkoutmyjunk » 06 Dec 2019, 13:03

Hey all,
New here and thought I would share my little build.
Here is my Weld-Craft 1652 the day I picked it up, had to get it on my utility trailer...

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06 Dec 2019, 13:03
1988 Alumacraft Pro17 - needs pretty much everything

Last post by RStewart « 03 Dec 2019, 00:58
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by mikejjmay » 19 Oct 2019, 20:31
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Well here we go. I bought this boat 4 years ago or so. Motor was acting up severely, and with new kids, etc, didnt have any time for it so I sold it...

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Great platform to build from. I'm keeping my eye out for something like this. I've done a 14ft boat and I'm gonna redo it if I don't find a nice boat...
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03 Dec 2019, 00:58
Boat modifications

Last post by RStewart « 02 Dec 2019, 22:28
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by Vader809 » 25 Nov 2019, 19:30

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I have a 16' Crestliner with a 20 transom. I don't know what year it is. There was a small deck where the front seat was. My problem is that I don't...

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Sweet. I love the Richline boats.

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02 Dec 2019, 22:28
Sears 1436 Build

Last post by maintenanceguy « 01 Dec 2019, 18:20
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by Drothgeb » 04 Sep 2019, 09:21
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I’ve been working on my boat for a while, just thought I’d post a few pics. It’s my dad’s 50 yr old Sears jon boat I’m setting up with a platform,...

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Nice job with the sponsons. I think, if you had 10 trolling motors, you would still not get over 5mph. The prop pitch on trolling motors aren't made...
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01 Dec 2019, 18:20
Adding stick steering and throttle

Upgrading a Triton 1546 Anyone done this?

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by Lazybee » 20 Oct 2019, 23:18

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If anyone has any experience with adding stick steering and throttle to front of a 2006 Triton 1546 Crappie model, I would appreciate any and all...

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I’ve done the conversion a few times on Jon boats, but it was with cables and pulleys. I assume you are using the Ezy system. In that case, I would...

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24 Nov 2019, 08:14
Another Tracker rebuild! ‘88 Bass Tracker

Last post by Turd Ferguson « 19 Nov 2019, 23:03
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by Turd Ferguson » 02 Apr 2019, 21:14
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Hey All,
Long time lurker and first time poster. Okay so to make a long story short, I purchased this 1988 Bass Tracker three years ago. Previous...

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Thanks! I’m very good at overcomplicating things, driving myself crazy... :shock:

I’m very impressed with how this mount is built. But I wouldn’t...
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19 Nov 2019, 23:03
Help!! 1979 Starcraft 1836-14 WW Capacity Plate

Last post by H82lose « 19 Nov 2019, 21:38
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by jmcatron » 23 Apr 2015, 06:03

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Hello all,
I've been reading this forum for about a year (you guys are awesome) but this is my first post.
I have just finished refurbishing a 1979...

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Did you find a plate for your starcraft 1836-14

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19 Nov 2019, 21:38
1989 Alumacraft Lunker LTD / 1990 Highway trailer

Tear down and restore of a new project

Last post by Pector55 « 18 Nov 2019, 21:06
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by Pector55 » 09 Sep 2019, 10:16
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I recently decided to sell my comfortable 2013 Apex Quest 716 fishing pontoon and pick up a project.

Goals: Most good fishing lakes in the area are...

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I got out on Sunday and I framed up the livewell side and determined how it will cut back in to the hull and run along the bench seats.
On the other...
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18 Nov 2019, 21:06
'83 Lund WS16 Build

Last post by jasper60103 « 18 Nov 2019, 13:58
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by Churak » 03 Nov 2019, 17:48

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Hey all,

Have been wanting to pick up an aluminum boat for a while and given my location on the Northeast coast of the MA, I wanted to be able to...

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Looks great.

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18 Nov 2019, 13:58
Elgin 12' semi v

Last post by texxfletch « 15 Nov 2019, 00:06
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by texxfletch » 21 Apr 2011, 00:18

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Hello from Texas.
I started to use my grandfathers shallow vee more often here recently do to a buddy of mine has a old tin now also(14' feather...

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Sorry to revive an old post. Was searching the web, and came across one of my pics, which lead me back to this page. It brought back some memory’s...

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15 Nov 2019, 00:06
Jon Boat Downrigger Mounts

Last post by Sparky508 « 14 Nov 2019, 12:35
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by Sparky508 » 09 Nov 2019, 19:17

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Weather was to nasty today to get she who must be obeyed to give me a hand testing my new float pods, so I upgraded and rebuilt my downrigger...

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That's the only hang up I have with them, but the trade off is so much better in my opinion. I really like then as we fish alot for Kokannee and...

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14 Nov 2019, 12:35
Float pods , hinged

Last post by Sparky508 « 13 Nov 2019, 08:34
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by Sparky508 » 13 Oct 2019, 15:29
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I had found where a gentleman had done this somwhere. So on the shoulders of giants, here I go.
I want to add a little flotation to my jon, I fish...

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Thank you sir!

That is a brilliant solution, I think I may have those materials, or enough around to crank that up!!
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Last post by Sparky508
13 Nov 2019, 08:34
Free boat build

Last post by Vader809 « 11 Nov 2019, 15:44
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by Slimcowboy1978 » 17 Sep 2019, 01:27

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Last summer I was given a boat for free by my friend because he couldn’t get the old Johnson QD-16 to run. First thing I did was to take it to the...

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Sorry to hear you lost your job. Hope you find another soon. Good luck to you.

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Last post by Vader809
11 Nov 2019, 15:44
86 Starcraft BASSV170 Rebuild/refit

My next project.

Last post by rcaircraftnut « 10 Nov 2019, 11:08
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by rcaircraftnut » 05 Jul 2019, 01:26

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Bought this Wednesday after work. Going to go pick it up tomorrow morning and bring it to the new shop. Hope to start teardown next week....

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Going to try to get some work done on the transom today.

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10 Nov 2019, 11:08
Flotation foam 2005 1648 Grizzly

Storage hatch in rear bench seat

Last post by Pector55 « 04 Nov 2019, 13:53
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by 1648grizz » 08 Jul 2019, 13:30

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The water would not drain under my rear bench seat when I bought it in 2005.
I had to take a steel rod and clear the foam out of the channels so...

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No worries, I filled mine with 2# pour foam. It's amazing how sturdy it made the decking.

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Last post by Pector55
04 Nov 2019, 13:53
1st boat project

Last post by JRZorn « 03 Nov 2019, 16:46
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by JRZorn » 21 Oct 2019, 20:10

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Just got a duck hunting itch where the next step is a duck boat. I found a mirrocraft with a 9.8 Merc on the back for a decent price. After taking it...

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That sucks LDUBS. I got lucky and have a friend that welds in a fabrication shop weld them shut. I got the blind mostly put on now. A few more...

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Last post by JRZorn
03 Nov 2019, 16:46
12' Aluminum Sea King Renovation

Last post by LDUBS « 31 Oct 2019, 15:15
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by ajanesz » 02 Aug 2018, 14:22
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Posting my work on the total overhaul of a 12' v hull sea king.

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Well, since you said any input is appreciated I'll chip in. Just keep in mind I fall into the Not so expert category. Lol

A motivating factor for me...
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31 Oct 2019, 15:15
Bass tracker project central Massachusetts Bass Tracker project Central Massachusetts

Bass Tracker project Central Mass

Last post by Jokeman20 « 31 Oct 2019, 11:29
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by CentMassBass » 21 Oct 2019, 08:16

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Hello all, a new to me Bass Tracker have been reading a lot on the site and finally found my “gem” Let me what you think and thoughts thank you

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Was that boat advertiesed in Southern NH for $900 bucks? If so you beat me to it! Congrats.

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Last post by Jokeman20
31 Oct 2019, 11:29
12ft Sunray shallow v

Last post by FatChad « 25 Oct 2019, 14:39
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by FatChad » 19 Apr 2015, 23:00
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New to the site, been looking around and getting some great ideas for the 12ft 1988 Sunray I bought a couple weeks ago

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That's generally what it ends up being anyways, right now the dekes get stacked over there but some netting or pockets would be a perfect addition....
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25 Oct 2019, 14:39
Lowe 1648MT Mod V.

Last post by goodbyetoby « 24 Oct 2019, 01:46

by goodbyetoby » 24 Oct 2019, 01:46

Has anyone decked one of these?

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24 Oct 2019, 01:46
1978 Terry Bass Boss

1978 Terry Bass Boss

Last post by Bowlershop « 19 Oct 2019, 14:34
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by Bowlershop » 13 Oct 2019, 10:35

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Well, I picked up this boat for super cheap ($340). I’m not sure yet exactly what my plans are for it. It’s a 16ft 50hp with power trim tilt. I got...

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I think the late 70s and 80s were some great motors. They had one flaw and that was the insulation on the wires degraded quickly. Every single one I...

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19 Oct 2019, 14:34
JON BOAT TUNNEL DESIGN/ EXTENSION

2072 TUNNEL MODIFICATIOIN

Last post by czuniga « 18 Oct 2019, 17:18
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by czuniga » 14 Jun 2019, 12:34

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HELLO TO ALL

RECENTLY HAD A CUSTOM TUNNEL WELDED ON A 2072 JON BOAT.
HOWEVER TUNNEL HAS LEFT FLUSH WITH REAR OF BOAT SEE PICTURES. I
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will let you guys know how it turns out

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18 Oct 2019, 17:18
Polarkraft 1648 Mods

Last post by jasper60103 « 18 Oct 2019, 12:33
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by hsiftac » 17 Oct 2019, 21:31

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This is my 1992 Polarkraft 1648 modified V jon boat. Bought it in 2014 and put a makeshift floor in with a small casting deck and an old foot...

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Nice work. Looks brand.
Thanks for sharing. Enjoy!

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18 Oct 2019, 12:33
2075 commercial grade jon boat,

Last post by czuniga « 17 Oct 2019, 11:48
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by czuniga08 » 14 Jan 2016, 17:50
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2075 path maker , best of my research comes up to a custom manufacturing company that builds airboats out of louisiana, This thing I built like a...

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I have been experiencing over splash at take off and some prop cavitation. I am in the process of installing an 8 inch plate straight across top of...
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Last post by czuniga
17 Oct 2019, 11:48
1986 Tracker rebuild

Last post by thedude « 16 Oct 2019, 22:47
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by Ncdeere » 24 Sep 2019, 06:41

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I picked the boat up a few months ago and came across this site. I'm not going to document my entire build because its all been done here before. I...

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Awesome. Thanks.

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

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16 Oct 2019, 22:47
PolarKraft MV 1751

Last post by maintenanceguy « 16 Oct 2019, 17:14
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by maintenanceguy » 05 Oct 2019, 13:42

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I bought an old (late 80's or early 90's) PolarKraft Modified V 1751 Jon boat a year ago, last October. I had planned to get it in the water a couple...

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I considered moving the side console more forward but in front of the storage locker is further forward than I would want it. Truth is, the console...

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16 Oct 2019, 17:14

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